A general -- yet substantive -- overview of the aging process, this text explores age-related changes and age-related dysfunctions common to each body system. Scientific terminology is kept to a minimum.

Considers age-related changes at the cellular level.

Devotes separate chapters to each body system and its typical age-related changes.

first considers the normal structure and function of the organs of the particular system. then discusses age-related changes and age-related dysfunctions common to the system.

A general -- yet substantive -- overview of the aging process, this text explores age-related changes and age-related dysfunctions common to each body system. Scientific terminology is kept to a minimum.

Considers age-related changes at the cellular level.

Devotes separate chapters to each body system and its typical age-related changes.

first considers the normal structure and function of the organs of the particular system. then discusses age-related changes and age-related dysfunctions common to the system.